★★★★☆ Chris Evans and Michael Cera face off in a provocative study of shady behavior at the newly redone Hayes Theater
The Stone Witch: Dan Lauria Depicts a Grumpy Genius
★☆☆☆☆ Dan Lauria depicts an arrogant artist in a tedious mix of shallow dramatics and fanciful visuals.
Harry Clarke: Billy Crudup Charms as a Misleading Man
★★★★☆ Billy Crudup smoothly portrays a seductive rogue and his many admirers in a new solo play.
Later Life: A.R. Gurney Offers a Brief Re-Encounter
★★★☆☆ In Later Life, A.R. Gurney paints a Jamesian portrait of a gentleman’s second chance at true love.
Good for Otto: Not So Great for Ed Harris and Company
★★☆☆☆ Ed Harris leads excellent actors through a loosely-knit string of case studies in David Rabe’s overlong new drama.
The Low Road: An Economical Trip to Colonial America
★★★★ Despite a few sticky spots, this wry satire on capitalism takes audiences on a mighty funny and lively ride.
Jerry Springer—The Opera: A Curious Trash-Up
★★☆☆☆ More shlock than shock, this tabloid-TV drama combines high and low notes, and gradually goes to hell.
At Home at the Zoo: Albee’s Something Old and Something New(er)
★★★ Edward Albee combined an early work with a late one, not altogether successfully.
In the Body of the World: Eve Ensler’s Fearless Cancer Monologue
★★★★☆ Vagina Monologuist Ensler delivers a smart, harrowing, humorous new piece that will inspire anyone confronted by serious illness.